My French Country Home

MFCH is a luxurious bi-monthly publication which features the greatest elements of French life. Join us as we explore lush gardens, bustling brocantes, the elegance of baking from scratch, and living simply but well. Our pages will transport you not only to the glamour of Paris, but to the sweeping lavender fields of Provence and the rolling hills of Normandy.

Editor’s Letter

Contributors • We are delighted to have the following talented writers and photographers contribute to this issue.

Connecting Travel & Taste Buds • Le Train Bleu is a spectacular surprise to be discovered at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris. Gorgeous and ornate, it is not only a place to eat but a work of art. This Belle Époque masterpiece has been repeatedly named the finest restaurant in the railway sector.

Getting Back to France Our Readers’ Wish List • We know how much you have missed France in 2020. We asked you what you want to do once travel is possible again, and you shared your French fantasies with us! Get inspired by this wonderful wishlist and some handy advice from yours truly.

Make Yourself at Home in Southwest France • The French word for relaxation is détente, which is all you are meant to do in this curated haven with its luxurious suites in dreamy pale colors and carefully selected details.

Book Club

Framed by Nature • Le Bois des Moutiers, a 30-acre property situated in delightful Varengeville-sur-Mer, comprises a manor home, formal gardens and a park overlooking the sea. Famous for its exquisite flora, the wellvisited, expansive estate is listed as both a historical monument and a Jardin remarquable of France.

Fil de Fer*

Renovating a French Château with Timothy Corrigan • We talk to accomplished interior designer Timothy Corrigan (who boasts an impressive roster of international clients, as well as offices in both Paris and Los Angeles) about restoring 18th -century countryside châteaux, respecting the infamously strict demands of the French administration and his comfortably elegant design philosophy.

French Country Kitchen Style • Welcoming, homey, warm and open to all, the kitchen is an ideal gathering spot for family, friends and loved ones. It is a place to bond and share unforgettable moments, especially now, when we are all spending more time at home. While around the world it is popular to install fully fitted kitchens with sprawling marble countertops and seamless cabinetry, the French country kitchen takes a different approach.

French Country Kitchen Inspiration • Comfortable, pleasant and instantly recognizable, French country style dans la cuisine (“in the kitchen”) typically features a long central table, patina, wood elements, mixed metals, glass and rustic and handmade decorative objects. A relaxing communal space, the French kitchen is to be enjoyed and used by all.

Une Femme D’AFFAIRES*

Périgord Noir Nature’s Masterpiece • Welcome to the verdant and mysterious land of the Périgord Noir, where history, gastronomy and spectacular scenery vie for the visitor’s attention.

Villages to Visit

QUOI DE neuf ?* • What caught our eye this month

Best Seat In The House • The magic of the opera is perfectly captured in an intoxicating fragrance collection.

An exclusive offer for My French Country Home subscribers • This month’s “Artisans of France” collection is curated by Un Soir à l’Opéra. The beautifully packaged and sweet-smelling box contains two candles in the brand’s best-selling fragrances “Swan Lake” and “Elixir d’Amour.” Also included are two scented hand soaps and a gorgeous candle snuffer and wick trimmer set.

Her little BLACK BOOK

Je Vais Chiner by Charles Spada • Charles Spada is a renowned interior designer and...